Savoury Pork, Apple and Oat Meatballs

While the veggies roast, coarsely grate half the apple (grate a whole apple for 4 ppl). Transfer grated apple to a strainer. Using your hands, squeeze out any liquid. Peel, then mince the garlic. Strip 1 tbsp thyme leaves (dbl for 4ppl) from the stems.

Combine pork, oats, grated apple, thyme and garlic in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Roll pork mixture into 2 equal-sized patties (NOTE: 4 for 4ppl). Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then the patties. Pan-fry, until patties are golden-brow, 2-3 min per side. Transfer patties to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven, until cooked through, 4-5 min. **

Re-heat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4ppl), then the onions. Cook, stirring often until softened, 2-3 min. Add flour and cook, stirring often, until coated, 1-2 min. Add 3/4 cup water (dbl for 4ppl) and broth concentrates to the pan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper.